WORLD PEACE BEGINS WITH INNER PEACE
Events, Schedule & Tickets


BEARING WITNESS, BRIDGING WISDOMS: 2-DAY CONFERENCE
with DR. THURMAN & DR. BORG
Saturday - Sunday, October 11-12
(see detailed schedule below)
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

 LOCATION: 
Doubletree Hotel Portland
Pacific Northwest Ballroom
 1000 NE Multnomah Street
Portland , Oregon 97232
>CLICK HERE FOR MAP AND PARKING INFO

PUBLIC TALK
by DR. THURMAN
Friday, October 10, 2008
7:30 - 9:00 pm
 LOCATION: 
 Maitripa College
1119 SE Market St.
(at SE 11th Avenue)
Portland, OR 97214
$25 suggested donation at the door
Private Reception
Saturday Night, Octber 11
Private reception featuring Dr. Robert Thurman and Yangsi Rinpoche in the Penthouse at the Avalon Hotel – in support of the vision & mission of Maitripa College , dedicated to providing enlightened education in service of our community & our world. See Special Ticket Package Descriptions on the right to purchase your ticket to the conference and reserve your space for this event. Space is limited to 35.


Tickets are now available for all events at full price and student discount;
CLICK HERE TO ORDER ANY OF THE LEVELS OF TICKET PACKAGES LISTED BELOW:


TICKET OPTIONS:
Full Weekend Event:
Saturday & Sunday
$100
($75 Students)		 Weekend Event:
Saturday Only:
$55
($40 Students)		 Weekend Event:
Sunday Only:
$55
($40 Students)

SPECIAL TICKET PACKAGES:
INDIVIDUAL PACKAGE: $195 (a value of $225), INCLUDES:
* A ll-Events Conference Pass (including Friday night Public Talk by Dr. Thurman at Maitripa College ) plus
*Private Evening with Dr. Robert Thurman (see description on left)
FAMILY PACKAGE: $350 (a value of $450!), INCLUDES:
* Two (2) All-Events Conference Passes (including Friday night Public Talk by Dr. Thurman at Maitripa College ) plus
*Private Evening with Dr. Robert Thurman tickets for two (see description on left)
CONFERENCE BENEFACTOR PACKAGE: $500 and up (a value of $1,000!)
Conference Benefactors ensure that Maitripa College will continue to be able to offer high-quality academic conferences on topics critical to the world today, benefitting the local Portland community, as well as the worldwide community of scholars, students, Buddhist practitioners, and our fellow global citizens. This package INCLUDES:
*Four (4) All-Events Conference Passes (includes Friday night Public Talk at Maitripa College), plus
 * Private Evening w/ Robert Thurman tickets for four (see description on left), plus
*Thank you in conference program, plus
*Special thank you gift from Maitripa

WEEKEND CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Session One: 10am - 12noon
Welcome Address
Introduction
Candle Lighting
Keynote: Social Action - Dr. Thurman
Keynote: Social Action - Dr. Borg
Q & A
Candle Lighting
Social Action Panel
Q & A
Inspiring Verses


Session Two: 2pm - 4pm
Introduction
Keynote: Contemplation Dr. Borg
Keynote: Contemplation Dr. Thurman
Q & A
Candle Lighting
Contemplation Panel
Q & A
Inspiring Verses

Session One: 10am - 12noon
Introduction
Keynote: Striking the Balance, Dr. Borg
Keynote: Striking the Balance, Dr. Thurman
Q & A
Candle Lighting
Striking the Balance - Panel
Q & A
Inspiring Verses


Session Two: 2pm - 4pm
Reading
Introduction
Keynote: Where Do We Go From Here? Dr. Thurman
Keynote: Where Do We Go From Here? Dr. Borg
Reading of audience collaboration
Where Do We Go From Here? Panel
Reading of audience collaboration
Q & A
Closing Words
Closing Recitation of Inspiring Verses


Sponsorship
For sponsorship opportunities please email info@bridgingwisdoms.net

Cancellation and Refund Policy
Maitripa College must receive notice of your cancellation by September 15, 2008. Cancellations or no-shows after this date are not eligible for any refund. Requests for full cancellations will be refunded less a $20 administrative fee. Please allow up to four weeks for delivery of refund. Fees will be refunded by check. You can call Maitripa College (503-235-2477) to make a cancellation request or you can send your request in writing to: Bridging Wisdoms / Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St Portland, OR 97214 info@bridgingwisdoms.net

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